30 years ago

MARQUETTE — Marquette Senior High School swimming star Jenny Laughna ended her dual meet career Thursday night in typical fashion – leaving the competition in her wake. Laughna broke yet another team record while guiding the Redettes (10-0) to an undefeated season with a 121-58 victory over Gwinn. The MSHS boys (9-1) earned a 107-75 win over the Model Towners. Laughna swam a record-breaking 25.39 in the 50 freestyle and captured three first places. Her sister, Kaye-Lani, matched the effort with three wins as well. “It was the leadership of Jenny and our other seniors – Tanya Bedore, Julee Norris, Meghan Dennis, Scott Buege, Paul Thoren and Erik Vorhees – that led to our successful season,” MSHS Coach Jackie Lefebvre said. We had a lot of personal best times on Thursday.

60 years ago

ISHPEMING –A spaghetti and chicken dinner, sponsored by the Ishpeming Council of the Knights of Columbus, will be held Sunday, Feb. 21, for the benefit of St. John’s School fund., it was announced today by Grand Knight John Bergeron. Food will be served continuously from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. under the direction of chefs Carmello Russo and Clyde LaRock. Family-service will be used and special prices will be in effect for grade school children. Prizes will be given away at intervals during the two hours. Henry Racine, in charge of the affair, noted that tickets would be available at the Donut shop, Miners’ First National Bank, and Paradise Bar in Ishpeming, and Negaunee Co-op Stores and Russo’s Food Market in Negaunee. “We are prepared to serve several hundred people.” Racine said, “because everyone knows the splendid meals prepared by Russo and LaRock.” Proceeds from the event will be turned over to St. John’s School as the last installment on a pledge by the Ishpeming Knights of Columbus.